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The story of former basketball star and current urban farmer and activist, Will Allen, whose vision of gardening from abandoned urban sites led to a grassroots feeding craze.

Readers will learn about where food comes from, how plants grow, and making healthy choices in this engaging narrative about growing a garden. Following the characters as they plant seeds, water the garden, and harvest the vegetables, readers will discover the fun of helping with chores. Imaginative illustrations enhance the text, and a helpful pictorial glossary of words to know is included to boost developing language skills. A child enjoys helping...

"From Plant to Plate is the perfect book to inspire kids to get growing, get cooking, and get plant-powered eating. With more than 25 tasty recipe ideas from basil pesto pasta to squash muffins, you'll master a variety of plant-powered food that you'll love to cook and eat. You'll be taught how seeds should be planted and learn how to find the best soil for your plants. Darryl Gadzekpo and Ella Phillips offer all the tips you need to transform seeds...

"Introduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including urban gardening; locally sourced food options, and the safety of pesticides, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples like the Houston East End Greenbelt, which have made a difference."-- Provided by publisher.

Vegetables are tasty to eat and fun to grow. Readers are encouraged to get their hands dirty with this book, which offers a comprehensive look at the science of vegetable gardens. Elementary science concepts, such as life cycles and ecosystems, are treated with age-appropriate language and reinforced by colorful images, informative diagrams, and fact boxes. Young gardeners will learn the best practices for growing vegetable gardens and gain an understanding...

"The story of Michelle Obama and her time in the White House, where she led in the growth of a kitchen garden"-- Provided by publisher.

You probably know that gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature. Did you know that is also a great way to sharpen your real world math skills? Whether you're measuring plant growth or figuring out where to plant each kind of flower or vegetable, gardening can be both fun and challenging.

Gives information about growing a sustainable garden at home, including picking the right vegetables, how to plant, and caring for the garden.

Teaches readers how to grow tomatoes, garlic, peppers, and onions and then turn those crops into pasta sauce.

Learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs, attract awesome wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and be a green gardener with lots of recycling tips. Whether you've got a big vegetable patch or just a windowsill, you can grow all sorts of plants with this colorful RHS book. Packed full of easy-to-follow step-by-step activities, this book helps children learn about conservation, recycling and sustainability in simple, practical, and hands-on ways....